While most methods of poisoning a target rely on ingestion, or penetration of the skin by some method such as a dagger, poison mages have found a much simpler way to go about this. By hitting the target with a short burst of energy based upon their knowledge of magical poisons, a toxin can be introduced into the target without outward physical penetration. This spell generally causes very sharp pain, but no long term effects. Some creatures are vulnerable enough to toxins that they may experience some vomiting and some other irritation to their digestive systems.